Description Media MattersTalk about the topics that matter to you!
Media Matters is a communication-focused English skills book for university students The book is based around contemporary pop culture topics that engage learners. Themes in the book range from the recent popularity of superheroes, zombies, werewolves, and vampires to the influences that the 1980s are having on us today.
In Media Matters students are presented with extensive opportunities to practice the language skills of listening speaking, reading, and writing The development of vocabulary is another important focus of this book Students using this book will find themselves able to talk about a variety of engaging contemporary topics-the kinds that they enjoy talking about with their friends, rather than the topics that textbooks often present
Features
Thematically organized, informative reading texts
Explanations of technical or key terms
Authentic video-based listening passages that expose students to real-life English
A wide varicty of exercises that make learning fun and interesting
Comprehension questions included to encourage learner accountability
Vocabulary with sample and explanatory sentences and vocabulary exercises